essayed
ˈɛseɪd
Definition

Definition of essayed - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
testedDatedput to the test or examinedDated
  • The essayed method proved to be effective.
examined tested tried
2.
attemptDatedattempted or triedDated
  • The essayed solution did not work as expected.
attempted tried
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Origin of essayed

French, essayer (to try) + -ed (past tense)

Examples of essayed in a sentence

  • The essayed solution met all criteria.
  • The essayed method failed to produce results.
  • Her essayed attempt at cooking was surprisingly good.

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  1. French:éprouvé, essayé, ...
  2. German:erprobt, versucht, ...
  3. Italian:sperimentato, tentato, ...
  4. Spanish:ensayado, ...
  5. Portuguese:testado, tentado, ...
  6. Chinese:经过测试的, 尝试过的, ...
  7. Japanese:試された, 試みられた, ...
  8. Arabic:مُخْتَبَر, مُجَرَّب, ...
  9. Hebrew:נִבְדָּק, מְנֻסָּה, ...
  10. Russian:испытанный, попробованный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:перевірений, спробуваний, ...
  12. Hindi:परीक्षण, प्रयास किया गया, ...
essay
ˈɛseɪ

Definition of essay - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

compositionshort writing on a subject for school or publication
  • She wrote an essay about climate change for class.
article composition paper

Verb

tr.
1.
effortDatedattempt or try to do somethingDated
  • She essayed to climb the steep hill.
attempt try
2.
testDatedput to the test or trialDated
  • The scientist essayed the new theory in the lab.
attempt try
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final paragraph summarizing main points
The essay conclusion effectively summarized the main arguments.
question or prompt needing a long, detailed written answer
The essay question asked about climate change impacts.
group of photos arranged to tell a story or explore a theme
The magazine published a photo essay about city life.
essay that argues a position using reasons and evidence
She wrote an argumentative essay about climate change.

Origin of essay

French, essai (trial, attempt)

Examples of essay in a sentence

  • Students must submit a final essay by Friday.
  • He essayed to write a novel.
  • They essayed to solve the complex puzzle.
  • She essayed her skills in the competition.
  • The chef essayed a new recipe for the menu.

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  1. French:essai, essayer, ...
  2. German:Aufsatz, versuchen, ...
  3. Italian:tema, tentare, ...
  4. Spanish:ensayo, intentar, ...
  5. Portuguese:redação, tentar, ...
  6. Chinese:作文, 尝试, ...
  7. Japanese:作文, 試みる, ...
  8. Arabic:مقال, حاوَلَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַאֲמָר, לְנַסּוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:сочинение, попробовать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:есе, спробувати, ...
  12. Hindi:निबंध, प्रयास करना, ...
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